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The Double

Name: The Double
Director: Romolo Guerrieri
Released: 1971
Duration: 91 min

Representation Score

3.4/10

Limited

1971

Director

Romolo Guerrieri

Runtime

91 minutes

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The film functions as a traditional psychological thriller, focusing on the internal moral decay of a flawed protagonist. While it avoids some simplistic clichés by exploring complex psychological states, it remains tied to the social structures of its time. The narrative heavily relies on well-known genre conventions, such as infidelity and jealousy, which often reinforce traditional gender and romantic frameworks. This reliance limits its impact on diversity. Ultimately, the film lacks the intentionality needed to challenge established social hierarchies. It reflects the demographic and social homogeneity common in 1970s European genre cinema.

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Category Breakdown

Does The Double have LGBTQ+ representation?

Limited

The film centers around affairs and infidelity, which are often associated with traditional heterosexual relationships. There are no representations of LGBTQ+ narratives or non-cisgender identities.

How does The Double portray gender?

Fair

Female characters seem to serve primarily as catalysts for male psychological turmoil. The film adheres to traditional gender dynamics rather than challenging these hierarchies.

How racially and ethnically diverse is The Double?

Limited

The cast reflects the predominantly white demographics typical of 1970s Western European cinema. There is no indication of a multi-ethnic cast or diverse representation.

How does The Double represent religion and culture?

Fair

The film delves into personal morality through a non-linear narrative structure. It emphasizes psychological realism over explicit cultural or religious critiques.

Does The Double include disability representation?

Minimal

The protagonist's deteriorating health serves as a device to explore past events. It does not provide a detailed examination of disability itself.

Present on Screen

Explores psychological complexity and the fragmentation of identity through its protagonist.
Focuses on subjective, situational ethics rather than didactic morality.

Limited or Absent

Lacks intentionality in disrupting established social or gender hierarchies.
Relies on traditional clichés like infidelity to drive the plot.
Reflects the demographic homogeneity of its period and region.

Official Synopsis

A man is shot in an underground car-park by a mysterious bearded man. As he dies he recollects the events that led him to this situation, including adulterous liaisons and jealous envy.

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